Carmel Central School District Board of Education Meeting December 29, 2025

The Carmel Central School District Board of Education held a meeting on December 29, 2025, primarily addressing a resolution to approve legal defense support for Trustee Nicholas Droan Waxman Pedigro and Melee LLP in the event the district's insurer does not provide defense for a commissioner's appeal. The discussion centered on internal board conflicts, allegations of intimidation, and the importance of free speech and governance integrity. A motion to provide legal defense was moved, seconded, and a roll call vote was conducted, with some trustees abstaining. No procurement, contract awards, or budget allocations were discussed during this meeting.